Manager - HSEF (Electrical Safety Engineer)

Job Description

Job Purpose:
A skilled and proactive Structural Safety Engineer is responsible for managing the safety, design review, and execution of temporary structures within a dynamic convention and event environment.

The role involves close coordination with event planners, designers, structural engineers, and on-site fabrication teams to ensure all structures are safe, compliant with applicable standards, and installed in accordance with approved guidelines and specifications.

The position requires a strong focus on risk assessment, structural integrity, rigging operation and adherence to safety protocols throughout all stages of planning and execution. The engineer will play a critical role in ensuring that all temporary structures meet regulatory, engineering, and organizational safety requirements.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Design Review & Structural Assessment

• Collaborate with event planners, designers, structural Engineers and vendors during the design phase.
• Evaluate structural feasibility of:
• Shell scheme installations
• Wooden fabricated structures
• Metallic fabricated structures
• Mezzanine and multi-level temporary structures
• Temporary stages, lounges, and truss installation
• Thematic fabricated structures
• Lifting operations
• Rigging methods
• Load calculations
• HSEF equipment
• Identify high-risk or critical structures and provide engineering recommendations and ensure enforcement of the same.

1. Risk Identification & Mitigation

• Conduct structural analysis to ensure safety and stability of all temporary installations.
• Highlight critical load-bearing elements, anchoring requirements, and material specifications.
• Recommend modifications to designs where required to meet safety standards and compliance.

2. On-Site Supervision & Execution Support

• Monitor structural integrity during build-up and dismantling phases.
• Ensure all structures are erected as per approved designs and safety guidelines.
• Resolve on-site structural issues in coordination with vendors and internal teams.
• Supervise rigging and lifting operations, ensuring proper procedures and accurate load calculations.

3. Shift & Operational Flexibility

• Plan and align working hours based on event schedules and critical setup timelines.
• Be available for night shifts or extended hours during major event build-ups or high-risk installations.

4. Training & Capability Development

• Train internal teams on structural safety, best practices, and risk awareness.
• Build internal capability to identify potential structural hazards.
• Develop checklists and SOPs for recurring structural setups.

5. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to safety standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain documentation of structural approvals, inspections, and incident reports.
• Support audits and safety inspections when required.
• Perform and document rigging and lifting load calculations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in civil / Structural Engineering.
• Masters degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Certification on safe rigging operations, structural stability by recognised third party / institution / education board is an advantage.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of structural design principles and temporary structure engineering.
• Expertise in rigging and lifting operations.
• Experience in inspection of lifting tools and tackles.
• Experience with wood, metal, and modular fabrication systems.
• Understanding of load calculations, truss systems, and mezzanine structures.
• Excellent problem-solving and on-site decision-making ability.
• Strong coordination and communication skills with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic event environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including night shifts.
• Hands-on approach with strong site presence.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

EXPERIENCE

• 3–8 years of experience (preferred in temporary structures, exhibitions, events, or similar industries).
• Minimum 2 years of experience of rigging or lifting activity is preferred.
• Experience in Construction safety, structural assessment, designing software

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